236: Star Wars Gone Stale? New Lord of the Rings Game and LAIKA returns!

236: Star Wars Gone Stale? New Lord of the Rings Game and LAIKA returns!

Is Star Wars officially stale? From franchise fatigue to a massive new open-world Lord of the Rings RPG announcement, and the highly anticipated return of LAIKA Studios with Wildwood—we are breaking down the biggest shakeups in nerd culture today. Let's discuss if Star Wars can ever recover its magic, why this new Middle-earth game might finally give fans what they've been waiting for, and what to expect from the masters of stop-motion animation at LAIKA! Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://linktr.ee/theundergroundxn What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you’d like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted. Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

235: Is Christopher Nolan's Odyssey Doomed? Pragmata, Star Fox and Lord of the Rings

Will Christopher Nolan’s most expensive film ever be a flop? We’re diving into the massive controversy surrounding The Odyssey (2026), from the Emily Wilson translation drama to the latest casting rumors. Plus, we discuss the shock return of Star Fox on Nintendo Switch 2, Thoughts on Pragmata now that I've played it and the new Lord of the Rings News Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://linktr.ee/theundergroundxn What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you’d like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted. Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

234: NEW Resident Evil 2026 Trailer Breakdown & The Pragmata Drama Explained

The new Resident Evil movie (2026) trailer from director Zach Cregger is finally here, but it’s making fans nervous. Meanwhile, Capcom’s Pragmata is facing heavy "backlash"—from the Reddit "scandal" to the Lone Wolf and Cub debate. Let's dive in. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://linktr.ee/theundergroundxn What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you’d like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted. Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

233: HUGE Movie Updates! Godzilla Minus One, Street Fighter 2026 Trailer & The Hunt for Gollum Cast

The movie world is heating up! Today we’re diving into the massive success and "Minus Color" legacy of Godzilla Minus One, breaking down the brand new Street Fighter (2026) trailer starring Andrew Koji and Jason Momoa, and discussing everything we know about Peter Jackson’s return in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://linktr.ee/theundergroundxn What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you’d like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted. Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek

232: Rings of Power, A new Challenger Appears!!! Checking out Spider Man, Dune 3 and More!

Looking for the latest on Rings of Power, Spider-Man, and Dune 3? You’ve come to the right place! We are analyzing the massive news dropping across the film and TV industry. As The Rings of Power introduces a new main character, we take a deep dive into the upcoming Spider-Man sequel and Denis Villeneuve’s plans for Dune: Messiah (Dune 3). We’re also checking out some surprise trailers and announcements you might have missed! Topics Covered: Rings of Power Season Analysis Spider-Man MCU Phase 6 Rumors Dune 3 Cast and Release Date News Upcoming Blockbuster Previews 2026 Donate Here - https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y6TSU94STL9PU All our Links - https://linktr.ee/theundergroundxn What is our Value for Value System? Value for Value is a listener based business model where you determine the value our content is worth. If you feel you are getting value from our content, please consider becoming a supporter by donating your time, talent, & treasure. Time: meaning any effort you put in to improving or developing our content or sharing it. Talent: meaning any skills you possess that you want to contribute to help us develop our platform (ie., artwork for podcast episodes, branding design, editing, etc). Treasure: pay a one-off amount or a recurring contribution for the value you think our service is worth. Please be sure with any payment you send via PayPal to include a note, so that we can read it on the livestream, if you’d like. Your donations keep our content advertisement free. Thank you. Where do you support us? Click the direct.me link to find our PayPal link for contributions as well as our YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter links! We appreciate the engagement from all of you! Please note any amount will remain anonymous upon request. All donors will receive a special mention on the show unless otherwise noted. Special Note: The Value for Value business model originated with Adam Curry & John C. Dvorak of the No Agenda Podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgihPtnBSek